جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Syrus Solo Jinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• America in the World
• U.S. military building
• U.S.-East Asian relations
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Syrus Solo Jin is the Elihu Rose Scholar in Modern Military History at New York University's Department of History, specializing in U.S. global military power and imperial history. He earned his PhD from the University of Chicago in 2025 with a dissertation titled "To Make an Army: Militarized Modernity, Advisors, and the Genesis of US Global Power, 1945-1963" that passed with distinction. His research critically examines America's military empire through intersecting lenses of race, culture, and development, with concentrated expertise in U.S.-East Asian relations and the Korean War. Jin's work exposes how military advisors shaped Cold War power structures while interrogating orientalism's legacy in contemporary security practices. Publications across Diplomatic History, Journal of American-East Asian Relations, and Foreign Policy Magazine reveal consistent analytical threads: the cultural mechanics of U.S. military-building in Korea and the Philippines, interpreter-mediated empire during the Korean War, and historical continuities in foreign student policy. His scholarship bridges academic rigor with public discourse through accessible media commentary. Jin's scholarly recognition includes: National Fellowship from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation (2023-2025) SHAFR Samuel Flagg Bemis Dissertation Research Grant (2022) As an emerging scholar, Jin focuses on publishing his dissertation research while developing new projects on nuclear culture and military modernization. His work demonstrates how historical analysis of militarized modernity informs current debates about U.S. global power.

Gillian Pinkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• French Literature
• Enlightenment Studies
• Manuscript Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gillian Pink is a Senior Researcher at the Voltaire Foundation , University of Oxford, specializing in the digitization and analysis of Voltaire's marginalia , notebooks , and working manuscripts . Her research spans French Enlightenment literature , manuscript studies , and book history . Deputy General Editor of the Digital Voltaire project Member of Société des études voltairiennes Associated with Équipe Écritures et Lumières (ITEM, Paris) Her work integrates digital humanities with traditional textual criticism , focusing on the genesis of literary texts and authorial reading practices . Recent publications and conference papers analyze Voltaire's annotation systems , textual reuse , and collaborative manuscript production . She contributes to critical editions of Voltaire's posthumous works and marginalia .

• World Literature
• Comparative Literature
• Ancient Greek and Roman Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alexander Beecroft is the Jessie Chapman Alcorn Memorial Professor of Foreign Languages at the University of South Carolina, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. His academic career spans roles including Secretary-Treasurer of the American Comparative Literature Association (2011–2019) and Director of the Program in Comparative Literature (2010–2016). Education: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Harvard University (2003) B.A. (Honours) in Classics, University of Alberta, Canada (1995) Research Interests: Beecroft specializes in cross-cultural literary studies, focusing on ancient Greek and Roman literature, pre-Tang Chinese literature, and world literature. His work interrogates global literary systems, comparative methodologies, and the intersection of oral traditions with textual canons. Key themes include the role of premodern texts in world literature, the ecology of literary systems, and the dynamics of authorship across cultures. Awards and Honors: Charles A. Ryskamp Research Fellowship (ACLS, 2011–12) Morse Junior Faculty Fellowship (Yale University, 2006–07) University of South Carolina Educational Foundation Research Prize (2015) Teaching and Leadership: Beecroft teaches courses on classical mythology, literary theory, and world literature. He has organized international conferences and panels, including keynotes on global literary history and comparative studies. His administrative roles include committee leadership on research grants and academic policy at the university level. Publications: Beecroft’s monographs include *An Ecology of World Literature* (2015) and *Authorship and Cultural Identity in Early Greece and China* (2010). He contributes to journals such as *Orbis Litterarum*, *Comparative Literature Studies*, and *Journal of World Literature*, with a focus on cross-cultural comparisons and global literary frameworks.

Marlyse Baptistaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creole Languages
• Syntax
• Language Contact
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marlyse Baptista is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). Her research focuses on creole languages, particularly Cape Verdean Creole, exploring morpho-syntax, language contact, sociolinguistics, and documentation. She has made significant contributions to creole studies through fieldwork in Cape Verde, examining language variation and historical roots. Baptista is a Fellow of the Linguistic Society of America (2016), recognizing her distinguished contributions. She has advised numerous students at the University of Georgia and the University of Michigan, mentoring work on syntax, language contact, and creole formation. Her fieldwork across Cape Verde’s nine islands has produced a comprehensive corpus of natural speech data, advancing creole documentation and advocacy for its official status. Collaborations include the Atlas of Pidgin and Creole Language Structures and interdisciplinary projects linking genetics with language origins. Baptista’s research bridges theoretical linguistics and sociopolitical activism, promoting creole languages in education and cultural preservation. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics from Harvard University, postdoctoral work at MIT, and academic roles at the University of Georgia (1998–2007) before joining the University of Michigan in 2007. She co-founded the Cape Verdean Creole Institute and led literacy workshops to advance creole’s role in education. Key Research Areas: Creole syntax, language contact, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics. She uses generative syntax and typological frameworks to analyze creole systems while advocating for creole languages’ institutional recognition.

• Samuel Beckett Studies
• Irish Drama
• Documentary Theatre
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anita Rakoczy is an Associate Professor at Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Art Studies and Art Pedagogy. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Modern English and American Literature from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE, 2015) and multiple MA degrees in Hungarian/English literature and theatre dramaturgy from ELTE and the University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE). Her research explores Samuel Beckett's plays , Irish drama, documentary theatre, and performance analysis, with emphasis on textual genesis, cultural reception, and interdisciplinary adaptations. She has presented internationally on Beckett's Hungarian productions and contributed to major conferences like Staging Beckett at the University of Reading. Rakoczy's publications demonstrate consistent focus on Beckettian aesthetics across theatre, film, and opera. Her work intersects literary analysis, performance criticism, and cultural history, often examining post-Soviet interpretations and spatial metaphors in modernist drama. Awards & Grants: János Bolyai Research Scholarship (2023) ÚNKP Bolyai+ Scholarship (2023) Fulbright Scholarship (2011-2012, CUNY Graduate Center) Eötvös Scholarships (2013, 2018, University of Reading) Research Collaborations: Member of the Samuel Beckett Working Group (2016–), Rite-Theatre-Literature Research Group (2018–2020), and International Federation for Theatre Research. Organized the 2017 Samuel Beckett Conference and co-directed Fulbright 30 Gala (2022). Language proficiencies include advanced English (TOEFL/Cambridge), intermediate German, and basic Turkish.

Benjamin Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Rabbinic Judaism in Late Antiquity
• Jewish exegesis of the Hebrew Bible
• Rabbinic exegesis in Christian commentaries
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Williams is the James Mew Lecturer in Rabbinic Hebrew at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies. His scholarship bridges Rabbinic Judaism, Hebrew language studies, and cross-cultural biblical interpretation between Jewish and Christian traditions. His research spans: Rabbinic exegesis in late antiquity and the Middle Ages Hebrew grammar as a tool for biblical interpretation Transmission of Midrash in Sephardi communities and early print editions Jewish and Christian engagement with Mishnah and Midrash Rabba Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary focus on classical texts, with keywords including Late Antiquity, Masoretic Studies, and Renaissance Hebraism. Key themes involve dating exegetical traditions, manuscript analysis, and cultural interactions in biblical scholarship.

Andrew Strattonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Software Engineering Education
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Visual Development Tools
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Andrew Stratton is a Senior University Teacher in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Sheffield, affiliated with the Institute of Coding. He leads the Student Enterprises initiative, building on Genesys Software Company experience to benefit universities, industry, and students. With 12+ years as a lecturer/researcher and equivalent industry experience in Java-based object-oriented software engineering, he emphasizes industry practice relevance in software development education. His research focuses on the Quando toolset enabling visual end-user development for non-programmers, initially co-designed with museum staff for creating digital interactive exhibits. Qualifications include: Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (Fellow HEA), Sheffield Hallam University (2013-14) Diploma in Literature and Creative Writing, Open University (2009-11) MSc in Computer Science: New Generation Computing, Exeter University (1988-1989) Polytechnic Graduate Diploma in Computer Studies (BSc Hons. equivalent), Leicester Polytechnic (1987-1988) HND Computer Studies, Portsmouth Polytechnic (1985-1987) His publications demonstrate sustained focus on educational innovation, human-computer interaction, and tools for non-programmers. Recent work shows expanding interest in robotics inclusivity and museum technology applications. Professional activities include conference organization and editorial roles for computing education publications.

Mikael Malesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Old Norse Philology
• Medieval Literature
• Skaldic Poetry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mikael Males is a Professor in Old Norse Philology at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Old Norse and Celtic Philology section. His research focuses on medieval Scandinavian literature, particularly skaldic and eddic poetry, textual criticism, and the intersection of language, faith, and historical context. Research Interests include dating criteria for Old Norse poetry, metrics and prosody, pseudonymous skaldic works, and the cultural impact of Irish and Christian elements on Norse paganism. He has extensively studied manuscripts like the Fifth Grammatical Treatise and Skáldskaparmál . Recent publications address the chronology of eddic poems, the role of textual criticism in philology, and the poetic genesis of Old Icelandic literature. His work often involves interdisciplinary analysis of historical, linguistic, and mythological dimensions. He is associated with research groups in Linguistics and Poetics and contributes to projects like Old Norse Poetry and the Development of Saga Literature .

Brent A. Strawnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Old Testament Studies
• Biblical Theology
• Hebrew Bible
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brent A. Strawn is the D. Moody Smith Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Professor of Law at Duke University's Divinity School. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary (2001) and previously served as Professor of Law at Duke School of Law (2020–2022). His research focuses on Old Testament studies, biblical theology, and ancient Near Eastern contexts, with notable work on the Psalms, Genesis, and biblical law. Strawn has received grants, including an NEH award (2024–2025) for his work on the Hebrew Psalter. He teaches courses such as Old Testament Interpretation, Biblical Law, and Semitic languages. His publications include books like The Old Testament: A Concise Introduction and articles on topics ranging from Qumran manuscripts to biblical poetics. Education: Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary (2001) Grants: NEH Grant for critical edition of the Hebrew Psalter (2024–2025) Awards: Distinguished Professorship (2022–present) Strawn's research emphasizes textual criticism, iconography, and the intersection of law and theology. His recent articles explore Psalms manuscripts, ancient Near Eastern influences, and biblical narratives. He collaborates with publishers like Cambridge University Press and Routledge.

Matthijs Jasper de Jongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bible Translation
• Old Testament Exegesis
• New Testament Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Matthijs Jasper de Jong is an Endowed Professor of 'Bible Translation in Contemporary Context' at the Faculty of Religion and Theology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Head of Translation and Exegesis at the Nederlands-Vlaams Bijbelgenootschap (NBG). His work bridges academic research with practical Bible translation, emphasizing contextual, cultural, and linguistic dimensions. Education: PhD in Old Testament (Leiden University, 2006, cum laude) MA (Leiden University, 2000, cum laude) MSt in Oriental Studies (Oxford University, 2000/01) Research Interests: Dr. de Jong focuses on Bible translation methodology, contextualization of translation practices (historical and global), Old and New Testament exegesis, and the application of AI in translation. His recent projects include analyzing the Book of Job and critiquing the 'Transfer Paradigm' in translation theory. Awards: Praemium Erasmianum (2007) for his doctoral thesis Teaching and Supervision: He teaches courses on global Bible translation, translation theory, and exegesis. He supervises several PhD students and contributes to the Minor in Bible Translation in a Digital Age. Labs/Teams: Leads translation initiatives at NBG, collaborating on projects like the Dutch 'Bible in Plain Language' (2014) and the revised Nieuwe Bijbelvertaling (NBV21, 2021).

Erin E. O'Connorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sociology of Art
• Craft Studies
• Ethnography
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Erin E. O’Connor is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Department of Politics and Human Rights at Marymount Manhattan College (MMC), where she also serves as an Affiliated Faculty of Environmental Studies and contributes to the BFA in Art. She is a world-recognized expert in craft studies, particularly the sociology of glassblowing, materiality, and embodied knowledge. Dr. O’Connor is the author of Fire Craft: Art, Body, and World Among Glassblowers (Columbia University Press, 2025) and is currently working on The Middle Mineral & the Mine: An Ethnogeology of Studio Glass , supported by a 2023 Rakow Grant from the Corning Museum of Glass. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. from the New School for Social Research and an Honors B.A. from Michigan State University. Her interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, art, environmental studies, and phenomenology. Dr. O’Connor’s research explores the intersections of craft, labor, embodiment, and environment through ethnographic, archival, and sensory methods. Her key interests include studio glass, material culture, posthumanism, material feminism, and settler colonialism. She has published in leading journals such as Qualitative Research , Thesis Eleven , and West 86th , and contributed to influential edited volumes on craft and design. Her recent work analyzes the environmental and ethical dimensions of glass as a material, linking artistic practice to global mineral supply chains. The trends in her publications reveal a consistent focus on the body in craft, the material agency of glass, and the socio-ecological implications of artistic production. Her work moves from micro-level ethnographies of skill acquisition to macro-level critiques of resource extraction and colonialism, reflecting a deep commitment to both theoretical innovation and social justice. Her scientific awards include the Marymount Manhattan College Faculty Scholarship Award (2024, 2025) and the 2023 Rakow Grant for Glass Research. These honors reflect her significant contributions to both academic scholarship and public discourse in craft and environmental studies. Dr. O’Connor is actively involved in mentoring and institutional leadership. She co-founded and co-coordinates the Social Justice Academy at MMC and serves as Faculty Co-Advisor for the Bedford Hills Club, supporting college programs in women’s correctional facilities. She has not received public information about research grants, but her award-funded projects indicate active research support. Her teaching spans courses in radical labor, environmental justice, ethnography, and material culture, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. She is affiliated with research and pedagogical initiatives centered on social justice, prison education, and public sociology. Her work with incarcerated students and her public writing in outlets like Hyperallergic demonstrate a strong commitment to engaged scholarship and community impact.

• Russian Literature
• Travel Literature
• Poetic Translation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Paola Ferretti serves as Associate Professor in the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies at Sapienza University of Rome, where she teaches Russian literature courses for the Master's program in Linguistic, Literary and Translation Sciences. Her institutional role includes conducting advanced and in-depth courses on Russian literary traditions, with scheduled classes for 2024-2025 academic year held in Room C of the Vetrerie campus. Her research centers on Russian literature spanning the late eighteenth to twentieth centuries, with specialized focus on Silver Age poetry, travel narratives, and gender dynamics within literary production. Key thematic concentrations include the works of Boris Pasternak, Marina Tsvetaeva, and Velimir Khlebnikov, examining mythological frameworks, poetic translation methodologies, and cultural identity formation. Her scholarship consistently bridges historical context with contemporary critical theory, particularly through gender studies lenses applied to canonical Russian texts. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals dominant engagement with modernist Russian poetry , authorial biographies , and translation theory , frequently published in specialized journals including ALIAS SUNDAY and SLAVIA. Recurring sub-themes include mythopoetic reconstruction in Tsvetaeva's work, Pasternak's metaphysical explorations, and Khlebnikov's linguistic innovations within the Futurist movement. Student advising occurs through structured reception hours on Thursdays (3:00-5:00 PM by email appointment) at the Marco Polo campus Studio 206, supporting graduate research in Russian literary studies within Sapienza's Linguistic, Literary and Translation Sciences program.

Christoph Bultmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Old Testament Studies
• Biblical Hermeneutics
• Enlightenment Theology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Christoph Bultmann serves as Professor of Biblical Studies (Evangelical Theology) at the University of Erfurt , where he has held this position since 2001. His academic journey includes roles as a Temporary Lecturer at King's College London (2000–2001), Visiting Fellow at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge (1999–2000), and Acting Chair at the University of Giessen (1998–1999). He received his doctorate (1990) and habilitation (1997) at the University of Göttingen. Research Focus: Biblical hermeneutics, Enlightenment theology, interfaith dialogue, historical-critical method, and re-examination of Reformation-era texts. Key Publications: Contributions to debates on Luther's Jewish reception, Herder's biblical interpretation, and Gülen movement analysis. His recent articles explore Genesis 22 interpretations , Quranic exegesis , and Herder's 'natural religion' concept. Bultmann has received prestigious awards including the Feodor Lynen Fellowship (1999–2000) and German Research Foundation Scholarships (1991–1992, 1994). He actively engages in academic editing and public theological discourse , particularly regarding Turkey's political-religious dynamics.

• Medieval German Literature
• Emotion Psychology in Literature
• Evolutionary Approaches to Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Michael Mecklenburg is a Professor of Older German Literature (Medieval Studies) at the Department of German Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kassel. His office is located at Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 3024, 34125 Kassel, with consultation hours by prior registration via Moodle. He has maintained an active teaching position through the winter semester 2024/25, offering courses including Introduction to Old German Literature and Language 1 , Konrad von Würzburg , and Middle Ages in Film . Dr. Mecklenburg's research focuses span evolutionary psychology and literature, emotionality in medieval texts, heroic poetry, early modern prose novels, medieval perception in film, ancient poetry, spiritual game, and medieval comedy. His approach uniquely combines cognitive and evolutionary perspectives with traditional literary analysis, particularly examining how emotions like shame function within medieval narrative structures. He has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches connecting medieval studies with contemporary psychological frameworks. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with narrative theory and reception studies, with particular attention to how medieval texts handle complex emotional landscapes. The publications trend shows increasing interdisciplinary work, connecting medieval literature with evolutionary psychology, gender studies, and film studies. His edited volume Adventurous 'Crossings': Premodern Intersectionality (2017) represents a significant contribution to intersectional approaches in medieval studies. Evolution - Emotion - Literature. Studies on Shame in Middle High German Narrative Poems (Habilitation thesis, 2007) Parody and Pathos. The Reception of Heroic Sagas in Historical Dietrich Epics (2002) Adventurous 'Crossings': Premodern Intersectionality (Edited volume, 2017) The Last Judgment in European Sermons (Edited volume, 2013) Throughout his career, Mecklenburg has demonstrated commitment to both teaching and research, with a distinctive focus on the emotional dimensions of medieval literature. His work bridges historical literary scholarship with contemporary theoretical approaches, creating new pathways for understanding medieval texts through modern psychological frameworks. He has contributed significantly to the study of emotion in medieval narrative, particularly through his habilitation thesis on shame in Middle High German poetry.

Florian GUILLOUXمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Film Music Analysis
• Musicology
• Cinema and Music
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Florian GUILLOUX serves as an Associate Professor at Sorbonne University's Faculty of Music and Musicology, where he has held the position of PRAG (Professeur Agrégé) since 2011. His academic responsibilities include co-leading admissions for the Musicology degree program since 2023 and heading the 'Writing and Harmonization on the Keyboard' teaching module since 2016. He previously served on the UFR council from 2014-2019 and managed timetables from 2012-2021, demonstrating deep institutional integration within the university's music department. Guilloux earned his Master's in Music and Musicology from Paris-Sorbonne University with highest honors in 2010, completing a thesis on Disney's 'Part of Your World' under Philippe Cathé. He also holds a Professional Master's in Image Didactics from Sorbonne Nouvelle (2013), the Music Agrégation (2005), and multiple prestigious conservatory diplomas including First Prizes in Clarinet and Musical Training. His formal education culminated with advanced composition certifications from CNSMDP, where he received unanimous honors for orchestration and counterpoint. Specializing in the intersection of music and visual media, Guilloux's research examines film scoring practices across animation, French cinema, and international productions. His work particularly focuses on director-composer collaborations, soundtrack adaptation processes, and the cultural significance of music in animated works. Through the ELMEC research group (Study of Musical Languages on Screen) and the Camille Saint-Saëns Society, he contributes to scholarly discourse on screen music while organizing major conferences including the 2021 French Cinematographic Operetta symposium and the 2018 Serge Gainsbourg international conference. Analysis of Guilloux's 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on animation musicology (40%), French cinema soundtracks (30%), and director-composer relationships (20%). His work demonstrates particular expertise in Japanese anime scoring (UFO Robo Grendiser, Neon Genesis Evangelion), Disney adaptations (Sleeping Beauty), and French auteurs (Gainsbourg, Besson). Temporal analysis shows increasing attention to animation studies since 2019, with recent publications examining Western animation (Lucky Luke) alongside continued French cinema analysis. As an educator, Guilloux has served on national music aggregation juries since 2016 and trained candidates for internal examinations across Parisian academies. His administrative leadership extends beyond university boundaries through board membership at the Cormeilles-en-Parisis Music School (2018-2023), where he served as secretary from 2019. He has also organized masterclasses featuring prominent composers like Gabriel Yared (2014). Guilloux actively contributes to musicological infrastructure through critical editions including Camille Saint-Saëns' Orchestrations (Bärenreiter) and co-editing the 2021 Revue musicale OICRM issue on Gainsbourg and cinema. His audiovisual valorization work includes six music analysis films for Ciclic (2013-2014) and numerous musical arrangements for university concerts, notably orchestrations of Gainsbourg songs and Saint-Saëns' works performed by COSU students. As part of IReMus (Institute for Research in Musicology), he participates in research teams focused on musical heritage preservation and genre analysis.